Southern Alps peoples
Proyecto : Crossing the Rhone: an exemplary logistics
The peoples are numerous and warlike. They were a constant risk.
- Gauls: The Gauls are always present opposite of Hannibal. Sometimes allies, sometimes enemies.
- Allobroges: The Allobroges of the plain helped Hannibal, while those of the mountains tried in vain to block his way.
- Volcae: Celtic and Iberian culture, Hannibal met them on both sides of the Rhône.
- Cavari: they lived around Ventoux area, they were allies of Massalia and Rome.
- Vocontii: allies of Rome.
Hannibal's army was heavily harassed by these peoples with significant losses.
